Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR 2006 Maintenance Schedule
The 2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, coolant, drive chain maintenance, tires, brake fluid, air filter, oil, spark plugs and valve clearance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
599ccEngine size
51Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki KTIVS EU Manuals Portal (pws.ktivs.net/manuals, Europe/U.K. region) (this document covers model years 2005–2006): pws.ktivs.net
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel hoses damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hoses for damage. |
| Fuel hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hoses installation condition. |
| Coolant leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect coolant system for leaks. |
| Air suction system damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect air suction system for damage. |
| Drive chain lubrication condition inspection | Every 600 km | Easy | Inspect and lubricate drive chain. |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear. |
| Tire air pressure inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect tire air pressure. |
| Wheels and tires damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for damage. |
| Tire tread wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire tread wear and abnormal wear. |
| Wheel bearings damage inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect wheel bearings for damage. |
| Brake fluid leak inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake system for fluid leaks. |
| Brake operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake operation (effectiveness, play, drag). |
| Uni-Trak rocker arm operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect Uni-Trak rocker arm operation. |
| Uni-Trak tie rods operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect Uni-Trak tie rods operation. |
| Steering play inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect steering play. |
| Lights and switches operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect lights and switches operation. |
| Headlight aiming inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect headlight aiming. |
| Side stand switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect side stand switch operation. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Lubricate chassis parts. |
| Bolts and nuts tightness inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect bolts and nuts tightness. |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 18,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Engine oil change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil. |
| Oil filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace oil filter. |
| Fuel hoses replacement | Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hoses. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace coolant. |
| Radiator hoses and O-rings replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Replace radiator hoses and O-rings. |
| Brake hoses replacement | Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Brake fluid replacement (front and rear) | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 km | Moderate | Replace front and rear brake fluid. |
| Rubber parts of master cylinder and caliper replacement | Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace rubber parts of master cylinder and caliper. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km · Replace every 24,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plug. |
| Spark plug condition inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect spark plug condition. |
| Drive chain guide wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain guide for wear. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake pad wear. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level. |
| Engine stop switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect engine stop switch operation. |
| Radiator hose damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hose for damage. |
| Radiator hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hoses installation condition. |
| Clutch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect clutch operation (play, engagement, disengagement). |
| Brake hoses damage inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake hoses for damage. |
| Brake hose installation condition inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake hose installation condition. |
| Brake light switch operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Front forks and rear shock absorber operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect front forks/rear shock absorber damping and smooth stroke. |
| Steering stem bearings lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering stem bearings. |
| Throttle control system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect throttle control system for play, smooth return, no drag. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and synchronize engine vacuum. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and adjust idle speed. |
| Fuel leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hose and pipe for leaks. |
| Coolant level inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect coolant level. |
| Front forks and rear shock absorber oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect front forks/rear shock absorber for oil leaks. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 42,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
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